Do You Need A Boating License In Alabama?
May 23, 2022
So you’ve booked the trip, and feel like everything is prepared. You have found a place to stay, and even rented a boat to have waiting on you once you
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Lake Martin’s Most Famous Landmark- Chimney Rock
May 6, 2022
Chimney Rock is easily one of the most iconic landmarks at Lake Martin, Alabama. Located near the Ridge Marina, it is easily recognized by its colorful graffiti and usually a
May 2022-Lake Martin Fishing Report
May 2, 2022
Lake Level: 490.2 Surface Temp: 71 -72 degreesWater Clarity: Mostly clear to very light stain Looking back the last 30 days for me and my team of guides at Alex
The Magical Thing That Happens on the Tallapoosa River Between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
April 19, 2022
Spring is in the air and everything is coming to full bloom at Lake Martin! But something particularly magical happens between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day every year. The famous
Spotting Bald Eagles At Lake Martin
April 15, 2022
Photos by: John Denney Everyone loves Lake Martin for their own reasons. Most will tell you how awesome it is to be out on the water, whether on a boat,
Planning a Family Reunion at Lake Martin
April 14, 2022
The last couple of years have taught us many things. One of the main things I have taken away from the pandemic is to treasure the time I have with
April 2022-Lake Martin Fishing Report
April 5, 2022
Surface Temperature: 62-64Lake Level: 489.58 (As of April 5-You can always keep up with the current lake level here.) Clarity: Slightly stained Lake Martin fishing in April has always been
Staying at a Cabin on Lake Martin
March 29, 2022
In a world of hotels and Airbnb’s, there is no shortage of unique places to stay when visiting Lake Martin. However, there is just something charming about sleeping in a
One of the South’s Most Unique Churches-Church in the Pines
March 17, 2022
Church in the Pines is perhaps one of the most unique and iconic structures on Lake Martin. Built on the shorelines of the lake waters, this non-denominational church draws attention
How To Catch The Million Dollar Bass That is Swimming in Lake Martin
March 16, 2022
If I were to tell you that one fish could change your life…. would you believe me? What if I told you that fish was worth a cool million dollars?
March 2022-Lake Martin Fishing Report
March 3, 2022
Lake Level: 484.72 feet (Please note that the lake level started increasing on February 18, as it makes it’s way toward Summer Pool, which is 491 feet. 484.72 feet is
5 Free Things To Do At Lake Martin During Spring Break
March 1, 2022
Take a Hike and Get Started on the Lake Martin Hiking Challenge It is such a beautiful time to be outside enjoying the trails, and we have a variety of
Wedding Venues in the Lake Martin Area
February 21, 2022
Your wedding day is one of the most important events of your life! And many will say picking out your venue is the first step to successfully start planning your
Getting Ready for Boating Season
February 19, 2022
Photo Credit: @lakemartingoods Plug Day has come and gone, and Lake Martin is on it’s way to Summer Pool levels! With the lake filling back up and warmer weather on
Plug Day-Lake Martin’s Own Special Holiday
February 18, 2022
I remember my first trip to Alexander City a couple of years ago. I was talking to the locals and I kept hearing about the upcoming Plug Day. Everyone seemed so excited about it. I personally had never observed this occasion before, but was intrigued to learn more.
How To Get Started Birding
February 6, 2022
Photo Credit: C & G Goss So you like to be out in nature, taking in the fresh air, smelling the flowers, and feeling the sun on your skin? You
February 2022-Lake Martin Fishing Report
January 25, 2022
Lake Level: 480 (You can always check the current lake level here.) Clarity: Lightly stained to clearSurface Temp: 52 degreesAs you see in picture of Brian Mancuso from Atlanta, we are
Top 10 Places To Propose at Lake Martin
January 25, 2022
Lake Martin is a haven of special memories for many of us. It’s a place where folks come to unwind, create family bonding moments, and tell dock-side stories that last
Celebrating National Plan For Vacation Day
January 24, 2022
With Christmas and New Year’s behind us, I bet you thought you were finished with the holidays for awhile. However, one of my favorite annual holidays is coming up, and
Why We Love Winter At Lake Martin (And Why This Winter Is Extra Special)
January 9, 2022
Photo Credit: Harold Banks If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, you’ve heard the phrase, “Winter is Coming.” Well, winter is here, and at Lake Martin, that is a